2025 Poetry Palooza

Save the date for the 2025 Poetry Palooza featuring Ross Gay, Jane Wong, Vince Gotera, and Kelsey Bigelow! Attend readings, workshops, and the IPA Poetry Slam Finals — all free!

Fri, Apr 04
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2 hours
Featured Poet Performance
Viking Theater

Sat, Apr 05
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
30 minutes
Coffee Networking
Grand View Student Center

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1 hour 30 minutes
Saturday Workshop 1 with Kelsey Bigelow
Grand View Student Center

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
1 hour 30 minutes
Saturday Workshop 1 with Vince Gotera
Grand View Student Center

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
30 minutes
Lunch on Your Own (Cafeteria Service Available)
Grand View Cafeteria

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
1 hour 15 minutes
Featured Poet Panel
Grand View Cafeteria

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Saturday Workshop 2 with Jane Wong
Grand View Student Center

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Saturday Workshop 2 with Ross Gay
Grand View Student Center

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Open Mic by Poetry Unplugged
Grand View Viking Theater

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
2 hours
IPA Poetry Slam Finals
Grand View Viking Theater

Beaverdale Books will have books for sale and signing at these events.